Support
I recognise that people reading my mental health content, my addiction content or my physical health content maybe looking for some support. So here is some general advice and a list of support services.
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Mental Health
Crisis / Emergency Support
If you are having suicidal thoughts or planning to end your life, it is imperative that you seek immediate crisis support. Crisis support is available at your nearest Accident & Emergency (A&E) Department, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If necessary, dial 999 and request for an ambulance to take you to A&E.
How you feel right now, the thoughts you are experiencing can and will change. Everything changes with time. But this requires you to keep yourself safe now, in this very moment.
Support Services
- Your GP
- Self-refer for NHS Talking Therapies here.
- Your local Community Mental Health Team.
- MIND’s website for information and advice.
- Samaritans website for if you are struggling in this moment.
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Addiction
Overdose or Withdrawal
Both overdosing and withdrawing from alcohol and/or substances can be life-threatening and you should seek immediate medical attention at your nearest Accident & Emergency (A&E) Department. If necessary, dial 999 and request for an ambulance to take you to A&E.
Signs and symptoms of overdose or withdrawal depend on what substances have been taken, but may include:
Overdose Signs/Symptoms
Slow and shallow breathing.
Reduced level of consciousness or becomes unresponsive.
Slurring words.
Lips and fingernails may turn blue, purple or gray.
Clammy skin.
Withdrawal Signs/Symptoms
Sweats.
Shakes.
Anxiety/Agitation.
Hallucinations.
Seizures.
Support Services
- Your GP.
- Your local Alcohol & Drug Service, find your local service on Talk to Frank here.
- Go to a Narcotics Anonymous (UK) meeting, either face to face or online.
- If you’re struggling with cocaine, go to a Cocaine Anonymous (UK) meeting.
- If you’re struggling with alcohol, go to a Alcoholics Anonymous (UK) meeting.
- If you’re struggling with gambling, look into what support the Beacon Counselling Trust can offer you.
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Physical Health
Medical Emergencies
If you have any of the following, you should seek immediate medical attention at your nearest Accident & Emergency (A&E) Department. If necessary, dial 999 and request for an ambulance to take you to A&E:
- Difficulty breathing with or without throat swelling.
- Severe chest pain.
- Experiencing a facial droop, arm weakness or slurred speech.
- Experiencing a reduced level of consciousness.
- Sudden confusion.
- If you are having a severe allergic reaction to something.
- Bleeding that doesn’t stop, or vomiting blood or passing blood in your urine or stools.
- If you are having a fit/seizure.
- If you have been assaulted or experienced an head injury.
- If you have experienced major trauma, such as a fall from a significant height or been in a car accident.
- Severe burns/scalds.
- If you have been poisoned or taken too much of a prescribed medication. Whether this was accidential or intentional.
Support Services
- Your GP.
- NHS 111 – Telephone 111 to access.
- Charities related to specific health conditions.
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Last Updated: Thursday 11th June 2026.